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Research study documenting market-ready energy solutions to improve the efficiency of new affordable housing in the marine climate of Washington State.

Information sheet about window retrofit strategies for hot-dry climates.

Information sheet from FEMA on preparation for extreme heat, including measures for keeping homes cool.

Website sponsored by DOE to provide consumers with intelligent and unbiased guidance on the best window covering for your climate, your needs, and your windows.

Report with guidance for installing windows with foam sheathing on wood-frame walls.

Document providing information and guidance about rehabilitating, retrofitting, and replacing wood window assemblies in residential construction.

DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating condensation buildup on windows when using insulating shades.

Report describing a comprehensive analysis on energy savings from multiple types of shading devices in multiple climate zones.

This document covers how broken windows can allow wind and rain inside the house and even lead to roof failure.

Expert meeting report aimed at a greater understanding of the windows research that Building America partners and national laboratories are engaged in to help professionals and consumers choose best practice strategies.

Fact sheet poster describing how to add exterior, continuous, rigid insulation to the exterior walls when replacing siding on an existing home.

Report summarizing current research, summarizes issues that have been experienced with current best practices, and recommends ways in which the best practices can be improved for water managing sheathings.

Fact sheet poster describing and comparing the energy-saving and comfort benefits of window attachment options such as low-emissivity storm windows, automated blinds, cellular shades, and solar screens, etc.

Fact sheet poster describing the certification of window attachment products such as storm windows, roller shades, cellular shade, and solar screens by the Attachment Energy Rating Council (AERC).

Fact sheet poster describing the energy efficiency and comfort benefits of thin triple-pane windows as compared to standard triple-pane and double-pane windows.

Technical report describing research aimed to provide window manufacturers with foundational guidance for installing windows in walls with continuous insulation (CI), addressing critical aspects such as evaluating common installation methods, establishing acceptance criteria for window performance...